Specialist vessels imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $46.1 million of specialist vessels in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4227% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $1.14 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 224 t |
| 2022 | $942.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 276 t |
| 2020 | $720K | 100 t |
| 2019 | $1.14B | - |
| 2018 | $61.5M | 30 t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Israel imports specialist vessels from
One supplier dominates: Cyprus accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $35.2M | 76% |
| Croatia | $5.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 9.7% |
| Austria | $721K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $626K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.90 | Vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks | 89% |
| 8905.20 | Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms | 9.7% |
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.92 per kg, 73% above the world average of $6.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialist vessels exports from Israel
Israel exported $3.3 million of specialist vessels in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 64% |
| Panama | $1.2M | 36% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels imported by Israel?
Israel imported specialist vessels worth $46.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply specialist vessels to Israel?
Cyprus was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($35.2 million), followed by Croatia (11%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.92 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $6.89 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of specialist vessels to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $46.1 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2019 at $1.14 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export specialist vessels?
Yes. Israel exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands and Panama. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $42.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8905.90 (89% of the value) and 8905.20 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 page.
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